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Twenty Well-Known Abstract Painters Who Changed the Way We Look at Painting

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The post-World War II American art movement known as abstract expressionism first appeared in the 1940s. It emphasises the spontaneous and dynamic application of paint on the canvas, often using large brushstrokes to depict the emotional and subconscious aspects of the artist’s experience. This movement greatly impacted the development of contemporary art and the mid-20th-century […]

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Distinguished Jury Convenes for First Take 2025 by Abir India

First Take 2025 /

A four-member jury of prominent Indian contemporary artists convened on July 25th to evaluate submissions for First Take 2025, the ninth edition of Abir India’s national open call for emerging artists. The panel will announce results by August 2, selecting ten winners from hundreds of submissions across painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. Abir India Founder

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Wall Painting Designs for Office Rooms: How to Select The Right Fit?

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Getting the Best Wall Painting for Office Cabins Creating a productive, inviting, and aesthetically pleasing office environment will lighten up your mood, creativity, and efficiency. One of the most effective ways to elevate the ambience of your workspace is by incorporating wall paintings for office spaces. Let’s discuss some wall painting designs for office rooms.

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Sixth Edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale to Begin From December 12th

art market news, News /

The Return of India’s Biggest International Contemporary Art Exhibition The much-anticipated sixth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale is set to open its doors in Kochi, Kerala, on December 12, 2025, and will run until March 31, 2026. Over the course of 110 days, the historic port city will once again transform into a vibrant hub

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Be inclusive, be original, and always keep learning: Ina Puri shares her pearls of wisdom

#longread, Interview, Samvaad /

Even a single Samvaad with noted writer, art curator, documentarian and collector Ina Puri is a study in fascinating anecdotes from the modern history and world of Indian art. It is a glimpse into the trajectories of the Who’s Who of the art world, whether it be stunning legends or more recent, exciting contemporary discoveries.

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On Jitish Kallat’s Artistic Oeuvre: Thoughts on His Birthday

Artist Profile, On This Day /

14th July. ON THIS DAY While artists tend to experiment with mediums, rarely do they switch. Oftentimes, they are bound by the popularity of their medium; hence pigeonholed. Then there are those artists who are colloquially known as the ‘jack of all trades.’ An Indian contemporary artist whose oeuvre includes paintings, photography, collages, sculpture, and

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Buttered Bread on a Cat’s Back : The Unlikely Logic of Falling, Floating, Becoming

Exhibitions /

At Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, a curious exhibition unfolds. Its title, Buttered Bread on a Cat’s Back, draws from a paradox in popular thought: cats always land on their feet, and slices of buttered toast always fall butter-side down. When the two are combined, they are said to hover, suspended in a loop

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